Results 401-420 of 4,404 for speaker:Liz McManus

Written Answers — Middle East Peace Process: Middle East Peace Process (30 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 87: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will propose at EU level the establishment of a permanent secretariat to existing and particularly new initiatives for peace in the Middle East. [13346/10]

Departmental Committees. (30 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: He asked a question.

Departmental Committees. (30 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach's party is in government.

Departmental Committees. (30 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: I presume the Taoiseach is not referring to Deputy O'Rourke.

Departmental Committees. (30 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: While I thank the Taoiseach for that reply, I am concerned it shows a disconnect between his perception of the experience Ireland underwent in the period around Christmas and the reality. Is the Taoiseach seriously suggesting the response was satisfactory and that the damage that has been done does not need further investment? What are the lessons that may now be learned from what was,...

Departmental Committees. (30 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: I agree with the Taoiseach that the community response was magnificent, as indeed was the work of local authorities' staff. The work of the staff of the local authority of my own county of Wicklow was exemplary during very difficult circumstances. Does the Taoiseach accept the reason we did not run out of salt is because the secondary roads were not made passable? When the snows...

Written Answers — Detention Facilities: Detention Facilities (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the report of the expert group on children's detention services which recommends the development of 167 places for young persons detained by the courts; if the provisions of this number of places is still his objective; if not, the number of places it is proposed to provide and the basis for this...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the report of the Rape Crisis Network Ireland, Rape and Justice in Ireland, which found that just 7% of rapes reported to the Garda resulted in convictions; his proposals to deal with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13000/10]

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the commercial ban on bass fishing; the position regarding bass fishing; if he has received correspondence from angling clubs in relation to concerns over bass fishing; his further views on same; the way he proposes to ensure that bass is not over-fished here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: It is not relevant.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle may not be aware of what is going on. I have a sheaf of letters that have been returned to me from the Minister for Social Protection. These are representations I have made with private and confidential details in them.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: I have not finished my point, which is extremely serious. I have also had returned to me private and confidential letters sent to the Minister by another Minister, Deputy Micheál Martin. I do not know if Deputy John McGuinness is still on the Government side but yesterday he returned letters that I sent to the Department that he had received. These were relevant to representations I had...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: No.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: This is much more serious.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: This is an issue of data protection as well as privilege.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: With all due respect, the Ceann Comhairle and the Tánaiste must investigate the fact-----

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: -----that we are unable to do our work as public representatives.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: This involves private and confidential information that another Deputy has referred to the Minister.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: It is now being circulated like snuff at a wake.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Liz McManus: The Ceann Comhairle has the responsibility to ensure Ministers are acting lawfully. In this instance-----